Council on Aging of West Florida is an EOE/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.

ADULT DAY CARE ASSISTANTPosted: 11/19/2018

NATURE OF WORK

The Adult Day Care Assistant position is a paraprofessional position under the supervision of the Adult Day Health Care Director. This is a Fair Labor Standards Act Non-Exempt position. A person in this position is responsible for providing personal, emotional, cognitive and physical care of an adult participant. Every employee is required to adhere to Council on Aging of West Florida policies and procedures and abide by strictly defined instructions, rules and regulations.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Assist participants with eating and drinking

Assist participants with toileting

Assist participants with grooming as needed (this may include changing soiled clothing)

Assist with ambulation and physical exercise

Assist with transferring upon arrival/departure to include walking, wheelchairs, walkers and canes

Promote daily activities and socialization; being the active leader when assigned

Assist with cognitive exercises and activities; being the active leader when assigned

Assist with keeping a clean safe environment

Complete documentation and reports accurately

Other duties as assigned by the Adult Day Health Care Director

(NOTE: These examples are intended as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position)

BASIC TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and to complete reports

Good communication skills

Ability to relate to and interact with the elderly and disabled

Previous experience and/or training as a nursing assistant or attendant